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CRESCENDO Faculty and Staff

A musical piece created from environmental data was presented at a 木瓜视频 Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble concert on February 6. The music is written in two parts: Sanctuary, which represents the coral reef under seige and Cardinal Flow that takes you through the ups and downs of red tide.

CRESCENDO (Communicating Research Expansively through Sonification and Community-Engaged Neuroaesthetic Data-literacy Opportunities) is an innovative interdisciplinary project that reimagines how environmental data is communicated. Led by Dr. Heather O鈥橪eary, the initiative translates complex data from critical issues like harmful algal blooms and red tide into immersive experiences that bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding. 

By applying collective transdisciplinary expertise to new evidence-based techniques in data-driven arts, CRESCENDO engages local and global communities facing dual challenges of (1) marine or environmental risk and (2) marginalization from environmental research dissemination.

CRESCENDO

The CRESCENDO project, focusing on democratizing 木瓜视频鈥檚 most compelling environmental research, unites faculty鈥攐f all levels and across 8+ colleges鈥攖o (1) define an emergent field of transdisciplinary data-driven arts while (2) building a universal mechanism for enhancing the broader impacts of any 木瓜视频 research project with public outreach capable of reaching community members with varying degrees of data literacy. 

Our team builds on traditional publication arcs and outreach with creative projects including research articles on data-driven art (as a field, integrative process, predictor, and diagnostic), multi-level K-20 STEAM lesson plans, artistic products such as public performances (music, dance), music videos, augmented reality experiences, and public gallery installations that enable democratic and lifelong learning. 

Through its innovative use of data-driven arts, CRESCENDO positions 木瓜视频 as a leader in environmental research and public engagement, with the project garnering media attention on and 木瓜视频鈥檚 CAS Chronicles.

Principal Investigator

Heather O鈥橪eary, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of South Florida

CRESCENDO Team

Student Contributors

  • Grace Oh
  • Carrie Clarke
  • Huron Falkenburt
  • Hunter Pomeroy
  • Elis Jones
  • Latesia Coleman
  • Sparrow Collins
  • Anabelle Fletcher
  • Isabela Fraguada

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